Describe your reaction to the content of the YouTube videos about public schools in St. Louis listed in the syllabus.
Describe the status of public education in the USA from a functionalist viewpoint.
Describe public education in the USA from a conflict perspective.
Discuss what you think needs to be done in order to improve public education in the USA.
Discuss your experience with education. Was it similar to St. Louis public schools? Why or why not? Did you attend high school in NYC or someplace else? What was your experience with either private or public education.
